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An outline of Seneca ceremonies at Coldspring Longhouse

Yale University Press • (9) • Published In 1936 • Pages: 23

By: Fenton, William N..

Abstract
Fenton describes the calendric cycle of Seneca ceremonies at Coldspring Longhouse, giving specific information on the functions of individual societies, form and contents of the rites, functions of specific rituals, and the differences in ceremonial procedure in this and other longhouses. The importance of moieties as social units in these ceremonies is given special attention. Included also in the accounts of the ceremonies are references to dances, songs, and secular activities accompanying the rites.
Subjects
Organized ceremonial
culture
Iroquois
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Alice McCloskey ; 1954
Field Date
1933-1934
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Seneca ; Allegany Reservation, New York State, United States
Notes
William N. Fenton
LCSH
Iroquois Indians